EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler and Energy Markets Podcast Host Bryan Lee discuss how recently proposed EPA rules to curb power plant emissions and other challenges will impact power system reliability.
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A new report from Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center finds that at least 228 local laws, ordinances, and policies have been enacted in 35 states to restrict renewable energy projects. Ohio is one of the most ambitious, with development of large projects essentially forbidden in 13 counties.
Read MoreRelease: Power Generators Urge EPA to Reconsider Emissions Rules
Proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules to drastically limit power plant emissions will lead to the closure or reduced operations of critical electric power resources, said the Electric Power Supply Association in comments submitted to the EPA August 5, 2023. EPSA’s comments come as grid operators nationwide, energy regulators, policymakers, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation have all warned that the rate of retiring fossil power generation is outpacing demand and could lead to outages.
Read More“You Can’t Plan Your Grid Around Hope”: EPSA President and CEO Testifies to Congress on Growing Electric Reliability Concerns
Snitchler says the proposed EPA rule to limit power plant emissions could spur early retirement of essential fossil fuel-fired power plants.
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